Winter Hunting Across Canada Most hunters know that the winter season offers some incredible opportunities all across Canada, despite the cold weather. We have put together a list of the top species to target this winter, along with some tips and tricks to make the most of your winter hunting adventure! Read More >
Introducing the 9th Edition of the Vancouver Island Backroad Mapbook Backroad Mapbooks is excited to announce the new, updated edition of our Vancouver Island Mapbook! Discover the best places to hike, camp, ATV, paddle, fish, hunt, ski, and more with countless multi-use trail additions and updated and expanded fish stocking information. Read More >
Introducing our latest Kootenay Rockies Backroad Mapbook Updated and expanded, the latest edition of our Kootenay Rockies Backroad Mapbook is your ultimate guide to this outdoor adventure mecca. Discover the best places to hike, bike, camp, ATV, fish, paddle, ski and more! Read More >
11 Must-Ski Trail Systems in the Thompson Okanagan The scenic vistas and peaceful forests of the Thompson Okanagan make the perfect setting for a cross-country ski adventure. Check out our top picks for the best places to hit the trails in the Thompson-Okanagan this winter! Read More >
9 Places to Hit the Trails on Your Fat Bike This Winter in the Thompson Okanagan Fat Biking is growing in popularity across the country, and the Thompson Okanagan offers some of the best trails you will find anywhere! Check out the following blog for our top picks of fat biking destinations in the region. Read More >
Vancouver, Coast and Mountains Winter Adventure Hot Spots While Vancouver does not usually get a lot of snow, the surrounding mountains are a winter adventure playground! Check out our list of top winter recreation destinations found just a short drive from the city. Read More >
Polar Bear Dips Across Canada Although it may sound crazy, thousands of sound-minded Canadians choose to ring in the new year by taking a Polar Bear Dip on January 1st. Plunging into freezing waters from coast to coast, Polar Bear Dips are not only the most refreshing way to ring in the new year, they also raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for charity. Here is where to find a Polar Bear Dip near you. Read More >
Spend your New Year’s Eve in Canada’s Great Outdoors! Wow, what a year! With 2019 nearly upon us, it’s time to reflect on all the awesome adventures we have had in 2018, and to look ahead to a full year of exploring the Canadian backcountry in 2019. For the BRMB team, 2018 has been full of everything from camping to ATVing, fishing, skiing and snowboarding, hiking and much more. … Read More >
Beat the dog days of winter and have so mush fun dogsledding! In many parts of Canada, we are lucky enough to get to experience all four seasons at their most extreme. We get the blooming springs, hot summer sun, the flourishing fall colours, and of course cold snowy winters. With each season comes new opportunity to try new backcountry adventures, and there is no time better than winter to jump out … Read More >
Beginners Guide to Snowshoeing and where you can try it in Canada Have your holiday treats and burn them off too, all while enjoying the outdoors! This winter, pick up a new-found skill: snowshoeing! With these simple tips and tricks for first timers and a peek at the best places to try it across Canada, you’ll be walking in a winter wonderland in no time. Read More >
Cross-Country Skiing From Coast to Coast To celebrate one of our favourite winter activities, we have put together a list of some of the best places to cross-country ski across Canada, from British Columbia to the Maritimes! Read More >
Winter Adventures Across Canada The seasons are changing, but that does not mean we have to stay indoors. Backroad Mapbooks has you covered for all seasons with our industry-leading maps and detailed Adventure listings, including the very best in winter adventure across the country. Read More >
Announcing the Latest Edition of our Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Backroad Mapbook! Covering the central portion of British Columbia, the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast is a land full of rugged backcountry, incredible scenery, abundant wildlife and unlimited options for outdoor adventure. Outside of the major centres of 100 Mile House, Quesnel and Williams Lake, the human population is sparse, with small communities scattered among a largely unbroken wilderness. Pristine streams cut across deep … Read More >
BC’s Powder Highway Tucked into British Columbia’s southeast corner, the Kootenay Rockies are home to an area revered by skiers from around the globe. The Powder Highway, as it is affectionately called, is home to 8 alpine ski resorts, 3 community ski clubs, 27 backcountry operators, 14 cat-ski operators, 18 heli-ski operators and 14 Nordic ski clubs. All of this adds up to … Read More >
Top Five Rivers for Winter Steelhead Fishing in BC Anglers in BC know that some of the most exciting and rewarding winter sport in the province is for steelhead. To shed some light on BC’s world-famous steelhead fishery, we have put together some tips and pointers for winter steelhead fishing, as well as a list of the top five rivers in BC to drop a line. Read More >
